Bexley man fined £1,278 for altering number plate
Gregory Rowley admitted fraudulently changing his Nissan X-Trail's registration mark to avoid tax.
Incident → evidence → outcomeGregory Rowley, 67, from Bexley, has been fined £1,278 after admitting to fraudulently altering a registration mark. Rowley tampered with the number plate of his Nissan X-Trail, changing the final letter from 'J' to 'U' in an attempt to evade road tax by making it appear as if the vehicle was properly taxed.
Officers stopped Rowley on April 17, 2025, on Crook Log in Bexleyheath. He appeared at Bexley Magistrates' Court on August 27, 2025, where he pleaded guilty to the offence.
In addition to the £1,278 fine, Rowley was ordered to pay a £511 surcharge and £85 towards prosecution costs. He was given until September 24, 2025, to pay the full amount.
Questions this report answers
01What did Gregory Rowley do?
Gregory Rowley, 67, from Bexley, altered the number plate on his Nissan X-Trail. He changed the final letter from 'J' to 'U' in an attempt to avoid paying road tax.
02When and where was he caught?
He was stopped by police officers on April 17, 2025, on Crook Log in Bexleyheath. The offence came to light when officers identified the tampered registration mark.
03What was the outcome in court?
Rowley pleaded guilty to fraudulently altering a registration mark at Bexley Magistrates' Court on August 27, 2025. He was fined £1,278, ordered to pay a £511 surcharge, and £85 in prosecution costs.
04When does he need to pay the fine?
Gregory Rowley was given until September 24, 2025, to pay the total sum of his fine, surcharge, and prosecution costs in full to the court.
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